Maple Cream Cheese Icing

By barbsjustagirl

Use this as a filling for Magnolia's pumpkin spice whoppie pies

Ingredients

• 1 cups cream cheese, softened and diced
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/8 cup or 6 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Using the paddle attachment and starting on speed one or low, mix the cream cheese and the butter into the mixer.

After cream cheese and butter has combined, turn mixer speed up to speed two and beat using the paddle attachment until smooth. This takes about three minutes.

As the butter and cream cheese are mixing add the maple syrup and vanilla.

Gradually add in the sugar, 2 cups at a time, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl frequently.

Beat until all of the sugar is incorporated and the icing is smooth and creamy.